Daddysredhead
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Joined: 11/6/2005 From: Northern (yet still part of the South) Virginia Status: offline
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On a more serious note... I'm thinking that I may not have given my siblings credit for being decent and understanding. My Dad just talked to one of my sisters and told her of his plans to move within the next week or two and she, like one of my other sisters, was excited for him. He made it known that it was his decision, that I have helped him get all the paperwork done, and that he is going to have a brand new, spiffy bachelor pad. (the first time in nearly 85 years that he will be living on his own!) He also told her that this was in no way a reflection on me, the Things, or anyone else... simply that the time had come, it seemed like the right thing to do, and that he was excited about this new chapter in his life. He will be telling one of my brothers later today, and I'm sure he will be very accepting of this news as well. I have just been waiting for them to tell me that I have failed Dad in some way, that I have done something wrong, or that it reflected badly on my ability to take care of him. In all actuality, he is just getting bored, wants to live closer to his friends, and wants to be more independent. I'm still stunned because I feel like I need to hover over him and make sure every little thing is fine. He has to tell me sometimes, "Honey, I appreciate it, but leave me be. I'm not ready for the old folks home yet, I can do for myself." See? What the heck do I know...
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